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Red Flag Warning 8, NWS Grand Junction, CO

April 13, 2021Grand County, San Juan County, Utah; 12 counties in Colorado

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 13, 2021, 2:27 PM MDT for Grand County, San Juan County, Utah; 12 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2021, 2:27 PM MDT (20:27 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Archuleta County, CO, Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 14, 2:47 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Nw Fruitvale, COASOS STATION KGJT GRAND JUNCTION RGNL AP.
Apr 14, 2:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 443 N Delta, COAWOS STATION KAJZ BLAKE FIELD AIRPORT, DELTA.
Apr 14, 3:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 525 W Telluride, COAWOS STATION KTEX TELLURIDE REGIONAL ARPT.
Apr 14, 3:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 441 E Blanding Muni Arpt, UTAWOS STATION KBDG BLANDING.
Apr 14, 3:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 465 Sw Cortez, COASOS STATION KCEZ CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Apr 14, 4:33 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 492 Nw Montrose, COASOS STATION KMTJ MONTROSE RGNL AIRPORT.
Apr 14, 4:44 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Wsw Oxford, COASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT.
Apr 14, 5:24 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 562 E Rifle, COASOS STATION KRIL GARFIELD COUNTY RGNL AP.
Apr 14, 5:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 432 Wnw Pagosa Springs, COAWOS STATION KPSO STEVENS FIELD ARPT.
Apr 14, 7:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 467 W Cattle Creek, COAWOS STATION K5SM SUNLIGHT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 114 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-04-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -34 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

277 
WWUS85 KGJT 132027
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

COZ207-290-UTZ490-491-141200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 490, AND 491...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado 
  River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ203-292-141200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area-
227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast 
  Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ295-141200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT
Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
085 
WWUS85 KGJT 140833
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

COZ207-141645-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ295-141645-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday
afternoon through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ290-UTZ490-491-141645-
/O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado 
  River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ203-292-141645-
/O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area-
233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast 
  Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
892 
WWUS85 KGJT 141728
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

COZ207-150130-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 207...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ295-150130-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ290-UTZ490-491-150130-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado 
  River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ203-292-150130-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area-
1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast 
  Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
146 
WWUS85 KGJT 142012
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

COZ207-151200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 207...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 207...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ295-151200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT
Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ290-UTZ490-491-150300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado 
  River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ203-292-150300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area-
212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast 
  Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
982 
WWUS85 KGJT 150254
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

COZ207-151200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 207...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ295-151200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition 
  and spread of fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ290-UTZ490-491-150400-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 290, 490, AND 491...

Widespread critical fire conditions are no longer being met so the
Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. Localized conditions
may continue for the next few hours.

$$

COZ203-292-150400-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area-
854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET...

Widespread critical fire conditions are no longer being met so the
Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. Localized conditions
may continue for the next few hours.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.